Website Main Rules:

• Please read the following rules and guidelines

  • By proceeding to post in the forum, you agree to these guidelines and must obey them at all times. This guide is designed to strike a balance between the main goal of the Icy Phoenix website, providing information and support, and keeping the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of Icy Phoenix. We require all posts to be positive, constructive, and on topic. We reserve the right to remove any topics or individual posts that we deem inappropriate or disruptive. Please note that, from time to time, topics may be removed for being inappropriate even though your individual post in that topic may have been perfectly fine. You may not make personal attacks on other users either in the forums or private messages. You may not use profanity:- it is unprofessional and offensive, and will not be tolerated. You may not advertise or promote other companies or their programmes in this website. We reserve the right to ban any member who violates our guidelines or disrupts the forum. We will be fair and provide a warning in most cases. If you have an issue concerning our services, policies, or staff, please use a personal contact method such as a private message or email to an administrator or moderator - they are highlighted in the active members list. We take serious complaints to heart and will do our best to address them.
    
    

• Profanity

  • 1. There will be no excessive use of profanity. Any excessive uncalled-for language will be removed and you will receive a final warning.
    
    

• Personal Discriminations

  • 2. There will be no racial, ethnic, gender based insults or any other forms of personal discrimination.
    
    

• Offensive or Inflammatory

  • 3. There will be no posts meant to offend or hurt any other member, in a manner which is offensive or inflammatory.
    
    

• Spamming

  • 4. Spamming is not permitted; please keep all your posts as constructive as possible.
    
    

• Pornography

  • 5. Pornographic images, pirate software, or any other illegal transactions may NOT be linked in any shape or form.
    
    

• Post Property

  • 6. All posts are property of the author. This forum and all web sites owned in conjunction with this forum have the right to request alteration or deletion of any offensive post. Posts may be deleted for any reasons the forum administrators deem reasonable.
    
    

• Pictures

  • 7. Pictures may be posted as long as they are not sexually explicit or offensive. If you plan to post more than one image, or the topic is based on graphics, please link the images rather than screening them.
    
    

• Signatures

  • 8. Signatures may contain images, but may not be any larger than 300x100; 468x60 banners are also permitted (within reason - they must not be to advertise a company product). If your signature is larger than the allotted size given or deemed unacceptable by staff, you will be requested by a moderator to resize or change your image. Please also try and keep text signatures under 5 lines. Failing to comply with a moderator's request will result in the removal of your signature.
    
    

• Advertising

  • 9. Advertising commercially-related products is forbidden in any relation to your account.
    
    

• Correct area to post

  • 10. Remember to post in the correct area. Take your time to look at other topics to see where your topic should go. If your topic is placed in the wrong forum, it will be moved by a moderator. If a topic is recognized as being posted in the wrong forum, or if the post is a violation of our guidelines then please contact a moderator either via PM or the "report post to moderator" feature; please do not respond publicly to the member.
    
    

• Impersonation

  • 11. Any impersonation of a user from these forums, in any mode of communication, is strictly prohibited and will result in a banning.
    
    

• External Content

  • 12. If you are linking to external content, you should link directly to that content. It is unacceptable to use link-thru systems to mask the originating URL, and cases where this is found to be happening may be edited or removed as appropriate.
    
    

• Violation

  • 13. Violation of any of these rules will result in consequences determined on a case-by-case basis.
    
    

• Thank you

  • The Black Knights thank you for abiding by these rules. Please enjoy your visit!
    
    

Black Knights Gaming Rules:

• Notice to All Members

  • All of the following rules are to be followed by all members of this clan regardless of their rank or length of membership. There are NO exceptions to these rules unless explicitly stated by the First or Second Knight in writing (PM or e-mail). No other officer of any rank has the authority to override one of these rules or to make exceptions for others. If you are found to be in violation of any of these rules, you may be asked to leave the clan immediately.
    
    

• Conflicts With Others

  • Black Knights are strongly cautioned against causing conflicts. We do not start conflicts - we finish them. If conflict is brought to us, then react in any way you feel appropriate and you may count on your BK brothers and sisters to back you up.
    
    

• Server Selections

  • BKs are required to play on the same server as the rest of the clan in any game that has an open division. There are to be no alternate characters on any other servers for any reason. You are also required to be on the same "side" as BK in a game if that game has definitive sides. Should you choose to leave BK in the game without quitting playing it entirely then you are choosing to leave BK and will be removed from the clan, and your rank and access to any and all BK resources will be stripped.
    
    

• Server Grandfather Clause

  • If a member in good standing has an account in a game that is NOT already a division, and BK later opens a division for that game, that member is not bound by the server rules, however participation with the clan is still strongly encouraged. You may not open a new account in a game for which the Black Knights have an open division without being a member of that division. If a person has an account in the game prior to joining BK for another open division, they are not required to follow the server rules for the game in which they already had an account in before joining the clan however they may find themselves with restricted forum access due the to the sensitive nature of some items discussed on the private boards for that game.
    
    

• Dual Clan Membership

  • BKs are not allowed to be a member of any other clan, guild or other organization in a game or display another clan, guild or other organization’s tag in which we currently have a division open for. If there is no division for the game then you may join another clan for THAT GAME ONLY. Under these circumstances, if a division is opened AFTER you were already in a clan in that game, we will not require you to leave that clan.
    
    

• Cheats / Hacks / Exploits

  • The Black Knights have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for cheating, hacking, exploiting, or grief play. Any members found to behave in such a manner will be IMMEDIATELY and PERMANENTLY ejected from BK. We do not even allow the discussion of cheats, as in where to find them or how to use them. We consider cheating or hacking among the highest crimes one may commit against this clan and will result in your being permanently banned from membership in the Black Knights and our website. If you discover a cheat, or know of someone cheating, report it privately to the Division Leader.
    
    

• Chain of Command

  • All Black Knights are to utilize the chain of command whenever possible. See the Rank Structure for details on the positions you should be requesting assistance of and the Live Roster for the names of the people holding these positions and their contact info.
    
    

• Promotions Policy

  • All Black Knights are eligible for the opportunity to be promoted, however the creation of this opportunity is entirely up to the individual. If you want a promotion then you must prove yourself. "No freebies, no friendsies".
    
    Consideration for promotion depends on several factors: Dedication to the clan, following the rules/chain of command, leadership qualities, maturity level, participation in the community, and their ability to work with and lead a team. Popularity doesn’t even register on the radar in this one so don’t even think about kissing ass, it may actually hurt your chances. Nobody in this clan will receive special treatment, regardless of their age, color, religion, sex (or how often), relationships (whether real life friend or mate), rank, or BK points.
    
    Everyone is equal in this clan, PERIOD, some of us just have more decision-making responsibilities. We are all bound by the same rules, regardless of any differences.
    
    

• Open Door Policy

  • Black Knights are encouraged to speak their mind openly to each other but are expected to give criticism in a respectful manner, and to take criticism in a mature manner. Whether you have a question or a concern about enforcement of the rules or the direction of the clan, or about someone’s behavior in-game, you should feel free to bring it to the attention of any officer whom you feel can answer it or your Division Leader. We ask that if possible you do so in a private manner. There is no need to air our dirty laundry outside or manufacture drama inside.
    
    

• Inner Clan Conflicts

  • Disagreements between clan members are not discouraged, however they are also not to be settled in public. For the purpose of this rule, "in public" means any place where non-members of BK are able to view the proceedings. This includes but is not limited to: on message boards where non-BKs have read access, in IRC channels where non-BKs are present, or in-game in vicinity or public chat channels or in group or fellowship chat channels when there are non-BKs in the group.
    
    Discussion of topics or minor disagreements in public are acceptable, however strenuous disagreements should be relegated to more private channels such as Instant Messengers, the BK Personal Message system, e-mail, telephone, etc. Should a disagreement prove sensitive enough, a KoC or Lord may be requested to participate in the discussion as a mediator.
    
    Requests for such help should be posted on the All Black Knights message board, and the argument then should be DROPPED by both parties until such time as a mediator can be obtained. Rest assured that we take such things seriously, and that there will never be a long delay.
    
    

• Mannerisms

  • We do not support or easily tolerate "l33t speak’ or Cybonics as it is commonly referred to. We are a mature clan of adults. We do not want our clan to be represented by this childish form of "speech". This includes most especially in your name. We frown upon it elsewhere, but your name is the real place we don’t want it. "Cybonics" is anything to do with numbers, symbols or special characters in place of normal alphabetic characters. You know what it is, and you know if you’re doing it.
    
    

• Code of Conduct In Game

  • BKs need to be aware of "unwritten rules" in specific games. Each game seems to have its own set of "community rules" that the general gaming community tends to follow. Examples are ... no killing in the med centers in SWG, no team hopping if you are losing in Savage, no spawn camping un-capturable flags in Battlefield when there are other flags to cap. Basically do what others consider good behavior. These game specific rules are created at the discretion of the division leader and may be altered, added to or deleted at any time by him. Be sure you know how your division leader wants his division to behave ahead of time.
    
    BKs are expected to play in a respectable manner. We do not tolerate shit talking to your opponents. It’s ok to have fun with them or taunt them a little, but being a complete ass will not be tolerated. Examples would be if you just beat someone in PvP, and dancing on their corpse and saying "I owned you !!!" etc over and over. If we receive a screen shot of you doing something such as this, you may be kicked from the clan.
    
    

• Chain of Command In Game

  • In any game and at all times the members of this clan are expected to follow the orders of the highest ranking officers present. No exceptions. If a Lord of the Sword tells you to get out of a tank, you are expected to get out if he is the highest ranking officer at that moment in the game. This goes for all games, all ranks, and all divisions.
    
    

• Division Closings

  • A division for a game in BK is not considered closed until officially announced by the leadership. There can be 1 person left in the game that plays, and it is still a division, meaning all rules still apply until that game is announced as officially closed. If you feel a division needs to be closed for any reason, you are urged to contact an officer regarding this matter. He will immediately bring it to the leaders attention and closing the division will be discussed, and all members will be allowed to input their decisions on this matter.
    
    

• Sexual Harrassment

  • Sexual harassment will not be tolerated in this clan. If you make someone feel uncomfortable and they report it to an officer, you will be under consideration for immediate removal at the discretion of the victim and after a review of the circumstances.. BK is meant to be a friendly environment, for men, women, and of course farm animals.
    
    

• Representing the Clan Off Site

  • No Black Knight, with the exception of the First Knight, Second Knight and Division Leaders are allowed to post in a negative way towards any other person in a game we play, on that game’s official or unofficial forums. Violating this rule will result in an immediate kick from the clan. If you are unsure as to whether or not your post is "negative" you may contact your division leader before posting. There may be no warnings for this rule, just a kick. Represent this clan well in all forms, or not at all.
    
    

• The Golden Rule :)

  • If someone has something bad to say about rap, you obviously have never listened to real rap. Keep it off my web site. I don’t come in your house and spit on your things, so don’t come to my web site and trash something I deeply care about. You have something ignorant and bad to say about rap, do so elsewhere. I will seriously IP ban you. Idiots like Puff Daddy, 50 Cent, and other commercialized morons are of course ok to make fun of. I am a very fair and open minded person. This is the only thing I am VERY closed minded about, and VERY serious about. -Thunderbird
    
    

• Grounds for Dismissal

  • All Clan Officers ranking Lord of the Sword and above have the right to remove anyone from this clan that they outrank, for any reason, at any time.
    
    

• Re-joining BK

  • Upon removal from the guild on good terms, an individual may only reapply one additional time and start over from scratch as a squire of the Black Knights. The application list will be screened for people who have reapplied more than once in the past, and such applications will be removed from the list.
    
    

Forum Specific Rules

• Use Correct Forums

  • There are several different forums to post in and each have a specific and obvious use. Always consider where your post fits best and do not post the same message in two different forums.
    
    

• Members Expected Participation

  • As a Member of the Black Knights (ranks of Squire and above) you are expected to read all of our General Forums both public and private and all Game Specific forums for any division of which you are currently a member. Off Topic forums are not included as the topics discussed generally do not directly concern the Black Knights.
    
    * Some forums may include a broad spectrum of topics, such as the General Discussion forums, but forums with very specific areas, such as Sponsorship forum, Site Support, or PC Help Desk will be used for posts of that kind and nothing off topic will be allowed there.
    
    

• Adult Content Guidelines

  • All forums with the exception of Off Topic and The Dungeon should be considered to be for "Safe For Work" (SFW) content only. Please respect your peers and be sure that any links to external sites with questionable content are clearly marked as NSFW (Not Safe For Work). Be aware that this may have severe real life consequences on your friends here. People lose their jobs over things like that.
    
    

• The Dungeon

  • The Dungeon is not subject to any of these rules. In The Dungeon you may post whatever you want and people can speak to you in any way they choose. If you chose to take part in this forum do not complain to an officer no matter what is posted there, and be aware that there are no set guidelines for posting SFW/NSFW in The Dungeon. The most strictly moderated forums are the Public Forums, thereafter come our Private Forums and last but still moderated are the Off Topic forums. The Dungeon is NOT moderated.
    
    

• Keep the Forums Clean

  • It is everybody’s responsibility to keep the forums "neat" by using the Edit, Preview, and Delete options on your post when needed instead of making new posts, "Test threads" for example are not needed. The Off Topic forums are basically to be used for anything that does not concern BK or BK games etc. However if you post in the Off Topic forums some kind of topic is required, they may not be used to "post-whore".
    
    

• Signature Links

  • Signatures MAY NOT contain ads to other online clans or communities. We have a location for linking to other sites. Please submit your site there.
    
    

• Post-whoring

  • "Post-whoring" is not allowed. Even when posting in the Off Topic forum the post must have some kind of topic. "Post-whoring" means posting simply to get higher postcount without any real content in your post. The reason it is not allowed, it disturbs all other board activity by spamming the forums.
    
    

• The Golden Rule :)

  • If someone has something bad to say about rap, you obviously have never listened to real rap. Keep it off my web site. I don’t come in your house and spit on your things, so don’t come to my web site and trash something I deeply care about. You have something ignorant and bad to say about rap, do so elsewhere. I will seriously IP ban you. Idiots like Puff Daddy, 50 Cent, and other commercialized morons are of course ok to make fun of. I am a very fair and open minded person. This is the only thing I am VERY closed minded about, and VERY serious about - So serious that you have read this twice by now. -Thunderbird